NDTV Yuva returns with its much-anticipated Delhi edition today, bringing together India's brightest minds, boldest voices, and most inspiring changemakers to engage, exchange, and empower the next generation.
At the heart of NDTV YUVA lies a simple but powerful idea: youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow, but the changemakers of today.
The event features several key speakers who have left their mark in politics, sports, entertainment, and social impact.
Rajasthan minister Col Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association President Mahanaaryaman Scindia, actor and founder of Nish Hair Parul Gulati, and Asian boxing championship gold medallist Arundhati Choudhary are among those addressing the event.
Here are the live updates on NDTV Yuva Conclave:
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: "Something Was Different When I Met Triptii For Bulbbul," Says Avinash Tiwary
"When I met Triptii Dimri in Bulbuul, something happened. Her performance there made me feel wow," says Avinash Tiwary
Avinash Tiwary At NDTV Yuva 2026: "Come To The Film Industry Because You Really Want To"
"Come here because you really want to. Come here because you like performing and are passionate about it. What the audience, industry and trade would reward is beyond our control," says Avinash Tiwary
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: 'Felt This Is Not For Me After Laila Majnu,' Says Avinash Tiwary
"Laila Majnu was taken off on 3rd day, it took me 15 years to get to that point and you have put in all that effort. You feel maybe it's not for you, after that film I felt it even more," says Avinash Tiwary
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: "Problem With Being An Outsider, One Failure And Gone," Says Avinash Tiwary
"It was very clear to me that this industry is dependent on the response of the audience. Who is giving you another opportunity? That is one problem of being an outsider, your one failure and you are gone. But if you are talented and you put in the work, there will be results available. I had stopped believing it. That has changed now," says Avinash Tiwary
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Sujeet Kalkal's Message To Youth
"I don't know why our generation prioritise social media so much. Sports is something you should take up, and try to represent your country," says Sujeet Kalkal, in a message to the youth.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Sujeet Kalkal On Difference Between Indian And International Wrestlers
"In my weight category, I'm on the same level as 3-4 other wrestlers. Overall, there's a slight difference against wrestlers from other countries. My next target is preparing for the Asian Games," Sujeet Kalkal says.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Sujeet Kalkal's Journey To Wrestling
"My father is an international wrestler. His dream was to represent India in the Olympics. Without him, I wouldn't have learnt so much," says Sujeet Kalkal.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Sujeet Kalkal Takes Centre Stage
Indian freestyle wrestler Sujeet Kalkal is going to be our next speaker at the NDTV Yuva Conclave 2026. He is the World No. 1 in UWW Men's Freestyle 65kg and also a gold medalist at the Asian Wrestling Championship.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: "Commonwealth Games Next Target", Say Arundhati, Priya
Arundhati Choudhary and Priya Ghanghas say their next target is to shine in the Commonwealth Games and the Asian Games, which will be held later this year.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Arundhati Choudhary Gives Boxing Tips
A fun segment here - Arundhati Choudhary has a mini-sparring session with NDTV's Preeti Dahiya on stage.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: On Being Trailblazers
Arundhati Choudhary speaks on fighting past obstacles and being a trailblazer for change.
"The hard thing for me was that I'm the first sportsperson in my family. My performances have brought changes not only within my family, but also across my state (Rajasthan). My father gets calls saying, 'I want to be like Arundhati Choudhary'."
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Flying The India Flag High
"The time when the Indian flag goes up, I remember all my sacrifices. It fills me with a lot of pride to see my flag above the first position," Aditi Choudhary says.
"When I get on the podium, I remember my parents, who played a big role in my career," adds Priya Ghanghas.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Priya Ghanghas On Boxing Inspiration
"When Vijender Singh won the Olympic medal in 2008, I was only 7 or 8 years old. It inspired me to do something similar," says Priya Ghanghas, on her inspiration behind boxing.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Is Boxing A Physical Or Mental Sport?
"Boxing is both a physical and mental sport. You face so many injuries while playing sport, so you have to be mentally strong to bounce back," says Arundhati Choudhary.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Priya Ghanghas, Arundhati Choudhary Speak
Priya Ghanghas and Arundhati Choudhary, who won gold medals for India at the Asian Boxing Championship, are speaking next on NDTV Yuva 2026.
Sanya Malhotra At NDTV Yuva 2026: "I Am So Proud Of My Past Self"
"I will not tell her anything. I am so proud of my 2016 self and my past self. No worries, make mistakes. I'll tell myself you have come a long way, learning from those mistakes. I would be snatching an opportunity away if I advice otherwise and say don't do this or that," says Sanya Malhotra
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: "Never Thought Of Working With Diljit Dosanjh," Says Sanya Malhotra
"I love Diljit Dosanjh's music and dancing to it. I make a reel every time his song is out and put it up. Never thought an opportunity would come to work with him. Loved it," says Sanya Malhotra
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: 'Hard Work Is The Key To Sucess' Says Motion Education Founder Nitin Vijay
The hard work students do to achieve their goal, is the key to success, Nitin Vijay pointed out at NDTV Yuva.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: "There's No Pressure As Such," Says Sanya Malhotra
"There can be times when I do something and it is not liked. Will it stop me from taking risks, never. I am not afraid of failure and something new," says Sanya Malhotra
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: 'Kota Students Are Successful In Life,' Says Nitin Vijay
According to Nitin Vijay, preparation for competitive examinations in Kota, rigorous study hours, hard work, and perseverance, make students successful in life.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Kota's Nitin Vijay Sir Focuses On Student's Vocabulary While Teaching
Teachers should teach students based on child's vocabulary for easy learning of concepts, Nitin Vijay highlighted.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: "I Will Win An Olympic Gold For India", Says Payal Nag
"I am preparing for the Asian Games now. I will win an Asian Games gold and an Olympic gold for India," says Payal Nag!
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Payal Nag's Message To Youth
"Payal and Sheetal can do it, lift a 5kg bow with their feet. My message to parents across India is to never give up, and to never pressurize their children about studies," says Kuldeep Vedwan.
"Look at me, I have none of my four limbs. So why can't you do it?" says Payal Nag
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: The Inspiration Behind Para Archery
Kuldeep Vedwan, Payal Nag's coach, now reveals how he turned her into an archer. He is also the coach of India's Olympic medal-winning armless archer Sheetal Devi.
"When I saw Payal for the first time, an idea was born inside me - how to turn someone into an archer who has no limbs. My dream was an Olympic medal."
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: How Payal Got Into Archery
"I started writing and drawing using my mouth. Then I went to drawing competitions and then won prizes. I was later taken to an orphanage, where I got a lot of help and motivation," says Payal Nag.
"One of my drawings went viral on social media, and that's how Kuldeep sir (coach Kuldeep Vedwan) found me and got me into archery," Payal reveals further.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Payal Nag's Accident
Payal Nag reveals that she suffered an electricution accident at the age of 8, and doctors revealed that they would have to cut all limbs to prevent the infection from spreading.
"Poison her and kill her as she has no limbs left," relatives would tell Payal's parents, she reveals.
"We don't need your advice or help. We'll cure her somehow," was how her parents responded, reveals Payal.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Para Archer Payal Nag Speaks
2008-born para archer Payal Nag, who faced a life-altering accident that led to the loss of all four limbs, will speak next at NDTV Yuva 2026. She is the world's first and only amputee archer.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: "Dhurandhar Is One Of The Best Films", Says Chitrangda Singh
Chitrangda Singh says, "Dhurandhar is one of the best films made in India in a very long time. The way the story is told: direction, performance, every single detail, is top notch."
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: "Salman Is Very Approachable", Says Chitrangda Singh
"People said a lot of stuff about Salman: like schedules would be stretched and he might not be on time. People used to say he is unprofessional, but he is amazing. He treats everyone with love, looks after others, and has concern even for crew members. He was very approachable. People said he wouldn't come early, but he came early because I was shooting early, Chitrangda Singh said.
Chitrangda Singh At NDTV Yuva 2026: "I Really Found A Lot Of Myself Through The Films"
"Everything is not in your hands. In my very first film, people thought I could do instant grey characters very well, so I was approached like that, and I was enjoying it. You also discover yourself as an actor slowly with every role you play. The difficulty is balancing that. I really found a lot of myself through the films. And then they also came to me for item songs. I got the best possible role in my first film Hazaaron Khwaishein Aisi," Chitrangda Singh said.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: "Never Thought Of Being An Actor," Says Chitrangda Singh
"I never thought of being an actor. Never knew somebody so unambitious as me," says Chitrangda Singh.
NDTV Yuva 2026 Live: Marks, Skills or Education? FOSTIIMA Business School Chairman Explains What Matters
On the question of whether skills are more important than marks, Anil Somani, Founder and Executive Chairman of FOSTIIMA Business School, New Delhi, said that all three, skills, marks, and education, are important, but their relevance changes at different stages of the education system.
He noted that India's education system is largely outcome-driven, where parents focus on securing assured results and minimising risks through education. "At the school level, marks become very, very important. At the undergraduate level, career prospects and employability take precedence. At the postgraduate level, especially in B-schools, factors such as MBA outcomes, return on investment, institute reputation, and placement opportunities become more significant than education alone," he said.
He further explained that at each stage, the nature of "outcome" and "risk mitigation" differs, but all three, skills, marks, and educationm remain equally important in shaping a student's journey.
NDTV Yuva 2026 Live: Upskilling Is The Need Of The Hour, Says Dr Raj Kumar Hota
Dr Raj Kumar Hota said that upskilling is the need of the hour in today's education and job landscape. He emphasised that students must focus on developing relevant skills, as merely securing admission to a university is not enough to ensure career success. According to him, practical skills and continuous learning are essential for students to remain competitive in the evolving job market.
NDTV Yuva 2026 Live: Arpit Kabra Flags Poor Governance In Education System, Calls For Stronger Institutional Synergy
Arpit Kabra highlighted three key parameters, power, performance, and people, as playing a significant role in the education system.
He said that governance in the education system is very poor and needs to be addressed at the earliest. He also emphasised that stronger synergy among top education bodies is essential.
He added, "I believe that just as judges are given privileges, teachers should also be given similar recognition and privileges."
NDTV Yuva 2026 Live: Skills, Degrees, Employability - What Should Education Deliver? Experts Discuss
Arpit Kabra, Central Council Member and Chairman of Career Counselling Committee and Campus Placement Directorate, of ICAI, Anil Somani, Founder and Executive Chairman of FOSTIIMA Business School, New Delhi, and Raj Kumar Hota, Dean and Professor at SOA Deemed to be University, discuss the relevance of traditional degrees versus skill-based learning and the future of employability at NDTV Yuva 2026.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Designer Param Sahib on How to Stay Original in Fashion
“We’re living in the age of social media, where everything is transparent. Nobody wants a cooked‑up story,” Param Sahib said.
He further added that brands need to solve basic problems. “Indian female bodies are so unique. We have our own body types and our own measurements,” he noted, adding that if brands focus on catering to Indian consumers and customising products, they can be as original as it gets.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Designer Mariam Khatri On Ralph Lauren Bandhani Skirt Row
“Indian crafts are so profound, and it’s okay for the West to borrow,” Mariyam Khatri said, adding that crediting artisans should not be overlooked. She emphasised that Ralph Lauren should have mentioned that its Bandhani skirt was inspired by Indian craft.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Fashion Designer Ankita Jain On What Makes Her Creations Relatable
“It has everything to do with how you feel,” Ankita Jain said, adding that she loves dressing up women, and that women love wearing her clothes.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Style Visionaries Talk About The Business Of Fashion
Mariyam Khatri, founder and designer at Banana Labs; Ankita Jain, fashion designer; and Param Sahib, maximalist designer, talk about the business of fashion.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Parul Gulati Says She Wants To Be "As Big As Ratan Tata"
“I want to be as big as Ratan Tata,” Parul Gulati said, sharing her dream.
She said she wants to build a vast empire and create products across multiple categories that she can sell. She also revealed that she would like to have her own reality show someday, but for now, she is focused on building more intellectual properties (IPs).
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Parul Gulati On Why She Took Nish Hair To Dubai
“You get access to the world, and everyone is coming and living there,” Parul Gulati said on why she expanded her business to Dubai.
“I am capturing the Asian market,” she added. She said she has connected not only with Indians but also with Pakistanis, Nepalis, and customers from other Asian ethnicities.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Parul Gulati Talks About Being A 'Malkin'
Parul Gulati, an actor and entrepreneur, talks about being a Malkin. She is the CEO and founder of Nish Hair, a hair‑extension brand that is revolutionising the industry.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: "Art Was A Possible Career Option For Me", Says Rukmini Vasanth
"Art or painting was a possible career option for me until I got a D in school," says Rukmini Vasanth.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Rukmini Vasanth On Working With Big Stars Like Rishab Shetty, Jr NTR And Yash
"I've had the priviledge of working with stars who make room for you to do your own thing, to contribute in whatever capacity they can," says Rukmini Vasanth.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: What Made Rukmini Vasanth Say Yes To Kantara Chapter 1?
Rukmini Vasanth says, "I imagined Kantara Chapter 1 to be as big as Dhurandhar. I got to know the story, the plot, the world building was phenomenal."
NDTV Yuva 2026: "GenZ Buying Experiences, Stories", Says Gazal Kalra, Co-Founder Of Nuuk
Gazal Kalra, Co-founder of Nuuk, while speaking at NDTV Yuva said that the youth in India today are not buying 'sabse sasta' (cheapest), but good products.
"It's no longer about price, its about value. The GenZ and millennials are buying experiences, stories, and identities," she said.
NDTV Yuva 2026: JetSetGo Founder And CEO, Nuuk Co-Founder On The 'Aspirational Yuvas'
Kanika Tekriwal, Founder & CEO, JetSetGo, and Gazal Kalra, Co-Founder, Nuuk, speak about the 'aspirational yuvas' on NDTV Yuva.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Students Of Galgotias University On Stage
Students of Galgotias University on NDTV Yuva. Watch here
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Mahanaaryaman Scindia Reveals Favourite Cricketer
Mahanaaryaman Scindia, in a rapid fire section, reveals that his favourite cricketer is Sachin Tendulkar. Among players currently active, he picks Virat Kohli as his favourite.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Leadership Skills From Cricket And AI
On learnings from cricket and AI, Mahanaaryaman Scindia says, "You learn different lessons about leadership from cricket and AI. From cricket, you learn sportsmanship, how to work as a team, and how to balance your wins with your losses."
"What you learn from business and take into sports is administration - how to bring technology, transparency and profitable models into sports," he adds.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: "Want To Make India Centre Of AI Training", Says Mahanaaryaman Scindia
"I want to make India the centre of AI global model training. We have the strongest community of STEM students and engineers, coders and software developers. My objective is to retain them in India. Another goal is to ensure that the talent that has gone abroad come back to India, but they need a mission, cause and sentiment."
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Mahanaaryaman Scindia On Future Of Cricket
"We are building incentivisation programmes for international cricket, but at the same time building leagues like Madhya Pradesh Premier League for T20 cricket. There's always a balance you have to set," he says on improving the health of cricket across different formats.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: The Use Of Technology In Cricket Administration
"Being in the system for 5 years, I've realized that there are 2-3 ways in which I can bring change. First is the use of technology in cricket. What I'm building right now is a very novel ERP that manages administration, compliance and cricket selection in my state," says Mahanaaryaman Scindia
"This will also allow transparency in selection processes. If selectors want to analyse a player, all their analytics will come on the dashboard. It'll be a transparent process thanks to technology."
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Mahanaaryaman Scindia On The Weight Of Surname
"It is definitely a privilege to carry that surname (Scindia). It does come with certain expectations, being in the spotlight, and being careful with the decisions you make. The whole of Madhya Pradesh is looking up to you. It keeps you extremely aware of your actions and your surroundings," says Mahanaaryaman Scindia.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Next On Stage
Mahanaaryaman Scindia, the son of minister Jyotiraditya Scindia, is up next. Mahanaaryaman Scindia is the President of the Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association and also the founder of Ethara AI.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore On The Impact Of AI
"We all must fail. You can make anything achievable, you can reach your goals. You just have to remain focused," syas Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
"It's a misconception (that AI will make the youth redundant). AI is there to support you. Use it, ride the horse. I'm sure AI is not taking away any jobs. Courage, emotion, sensitivity, collaboration - where can AI do that? These are what bring success," he adds.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: "Everybody Is Welcome", Says Rajyavardhan Rathore On Raghav Chadha Joining BJP
On Raghav Chadha joining the BJP, Rajasthan minister Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, while speaking at NDTV Yuva, said "everybody is welcome" to the party.
"If the one who is lost in the morning returns home in the evening then he is not called lost (meaning it is never too late to correct a mistake, apologize, or change for the better), he said.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore's Advice
"I faced a lot of humiliation during my youth, but I used the humiliation as fuel. The day I got tired, that was the day I learned the most. Someone wise gave me a beautiful piece of advice - situations will keep changing in life. Your decisions in those situations will shape your life. I printed those words on an A4 sheet and pasted it all over my house," Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore says.
"It reminded me at every stage - no one is going to come and help. I am in control of my future."
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore On Today's Youth
"When we are young, our level of awarenes was quite low. The youth of today have a very high level of awareness. They know about the world, about the nation. Which way the nation goes depends a lot on the youth," says Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore On Stage
"Congratulates to NDTV for setting up this youth conclave. This is the right time to get the youth to be part of governance," says Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, as he speaks with NDTV's Padmaja Joshi.
NDTV Yuva 2026 LIVE: More On Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore is set to be the first speaker of the day. Rathore is an Olympic medalist, winning silver in double trap in Athens 2004. Representing India, Rathore won 9 gold medals across various global and Asian shooting events.
Presently, Rathore serves as a cabinet minister at the Industry & Commerce, Youth Affairs & Sports Department in the Government of Rajasthan.
NDTV Yuva 2026 To Begin Shortly, Stay Tuned
NDTV Yuva is set to begin shortly.
Rajasthan minister Col Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association President Mahanaaryaman Scindia, actor and founder of Nish Hair Parul Gulati, and Asian boxing championship gold medallist Arundhati Choudhary will address the event, among other speakers.
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NDTV Yuva Live: NDTV Yuva Brings Together India's Brightest Minds, Boldest Voices
NDTV Yuva returns with its much-anticipated Delhi edition today, bringing together India's brightest minds, boldest voices, and most inspiring changemakers to engage, exchange, and empower the next generation.
At the heart of NDTV YUVA lies a simple but powerful idea: youth are not just the leaders of tomorrow, but the changemakers of today.
The event will feature several key speakers who have left their mark in politics, sports, entertainment, and social impact.
